Carton Quits Dublin Panel

Michael Carton has reportedly left the Dublin hurling panel just days before the All-Ireland qualifier against Limerick.

The veteran defender was an unused substitute during Saturday's win over Laois in O'Moore Park as boss, Ger Cunningham, opted instead for under-21 star Cian O'Callaghan at fullback.

Carton was also on the bench for the Leinster semi-final draw with Galway but came on for the injured Peter Kelly. He then started the replay but like the rest of the full-back line he was under huge pressure during that game before being replaced by Johnny McCaffrey.